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W311 EEB

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,192 mi
Last recorded188,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 EEB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 188,192 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres near limit- brake pipes covered in substance-rear tyres on limit-heat sheild insecure-

Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,760 miles

air bag light on

rear brake pipes covered in unknown substance

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 175,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 151,498 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 151,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,843 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Mar 2009 115,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,366 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 95,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 629,449 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 629,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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W311 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W311 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W311 EEB registered?

W311 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W311 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W311 EEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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